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How to Sign Out Other Users on Windows 11 [3 Ways]
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Updated onOctober 6, 2023
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Multiple accounts on the computer allow us to configure personalized settings and install the required apps for all users. However, conflicts or performance issues often arise when another profile is logged in. In this case, you will need to sign out other users in Windows 11.
While the process is simple, you may run into an error while removing other users, especially when not logged in with an administrator user account. These accounts have administrative rights and can make critical changes to the OS.
The following section details how to remove other signed-in users on Windows 11.
How do I sign out other users on Windows 11?
1. Via the Task Manager
The simplest way to sign out other users in Windows 11 and have the current user logged in is through the Task Manager. It’s quick, and the best part is that we are already used to operating the Task Manager.
2. Using the Command Prompt
While the Task Manager works fine in most cases, users adept with the command line would find Command Prompt (or Windows Terminal) more efficient to sign out other users in Windows 11.
3. With a dedicated tool
Process Explorer can be called an advanced version of the built-in Task Manager. It lists all the active tasks/DLLs and helps verify the digital signature, in addition to logging out users.
If you get anError logging off session: Access deniedmessage while signing out other users in Windows 11, the administrative privileges are missing.
Make sure you haveProcess Explorerrunning as an administrator(Step 4 above) to get things running.
As a quick tip, if other accounts invade your privacy and you are wondering how to hide apps from other users Windows 11, delete all the app shortcuts and files from the dedicated user profile and thePublicfolder in the following location:C:\Users
Also, a few apps during the setup offer an option to install it only for the current user profile. You could choose that, or if you missed it, reinstall the app and select the option the next time. While taking about apps, you may considerremoving accounts used by other appsfor better performance.
Similarly, you can alsomake a program available across user profiles in Windows 11.
Besides, to restrict access to other users in Windows 11 and prevent them from viewing or editing critical system files, change the account type to Standard user. They would then lose administrative privileges and couldn’t make any critical changes.
Why should you sign out other users on Windows 11?
Now that you know how to sign out other users in Windows 11, it will undoubtedly enhance privacy. Another trick is tolock the Windows 11 PCevery time you step away. Or, if you are concerned about other users,remove their accounts from Windows 11.
Besides, you may be interested inswitching user accounts for Windows 11 Widgetsif changes keep syncing across devices.
For any queries or to share which method worked best for you, comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
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